Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GH2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was revealed 17 months after the GH2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 scores vs the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G5 against the GH2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and GH2 is 74 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and GH2.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher G5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.